Smiley's Flea Market in Macon reopening this weekend
Smiley's Flea Market, located at 6717 Hawkinsville Road, will reopen this weekend.
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MTA donates bus to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is helping to make sure struggling families have food eat. The MTA announced it is donating a retired cutaway bus to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. The bus will help…
In-person services returning to Middle Georgia Regional Library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia Regional Library locations are preparing to resume in-person services. According to a news release, libraries in communities where COVID-19 cases are stable or decreasing will reopen. Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser says staff will report…
DECISION 2020: Commission Valerie Wynn running for re-election for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a big election year, including local governments. Macon-Bibb County voters are getting ready to vote on a new mayor and commissioners. Currently, Valerie Wynn is the commissioner for district one and is looking to be…
National Guard, local church offers free COVID-19 testing in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia's Army National Guard joined forces with a Macon church and two local organizations to offer COVID-19 testing to residents. Nonprofit Historic Macon and Beall's Hill Neighborhood Association reached out to Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church to…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners hold off on hazard pay, waiting for federal government funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners are discussing the idea of giving some essential county workers hazard pay. During Tuesday's committee meeting, commissioners discussed whether 1600 full-time employees who are considered frontline workers should receive hazard pay. There are many…
Deputies arrest Macon man for entering auto, theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for entering auto and theft. Authorities say the incident happened at the Home Depot on Presidential Parkway on April 24 at 11:47 a.m. Deputies identified the man as…
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Middle Georgia counties could face revenue drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As many businesses remain closed, the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a downfall in funding for surrounding counties. Elected officials within Middle Georgia are expecting a decrease in revenue. “COVID-19 has affected our business in a couple…
Nearly 300 businesses support Navicent's COVID-19 response efforts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Navicent Health is on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 and needs your help. The hospital is accepting donations to support its COVID-19 response efforts. So far, there are over 300 donors -- including stores…
Severe storms with damaging winds possible Wednesday
Well, we have had about a week off from worrying about severe weather, so it is now time to get ready for another round of strong storms. A line of strong storms to push in from the west, bringing with…
New lawn care company expands to Macon, brings jobs during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It may be time to get your lawn cut after the statewide stay-at-home order. Many lawn care businesses have been impacted by the pandemic that left homeowners, senior citizens, and businesses with uncut grass. For those…
'NoSweat thin liners' to help essential workers, gym goers during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As businesses prepare to reopen, most people will flock to the local gyms to restart their fitness routines. Although gyms will implement extra sanitizing and cleaning steps, experts say many gym-goers are guilty of touching the…
Kemp announces new mobile testing initiative for Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a new mobile testing initiative for Georgia communities without easy access to test sites. Kemp announced Sunday the launch of a mobile COVID-19 testing initiative to set up drive-thru sites in more…
Update: Man wanted after running from Houston County Sheriff's deputies twice arrested
UPDATE - 10 a.m. on Monday, April 27th: Cherokee Graham was arrested Monday morning, according to a post on the Houston County Sheriff's Office Traffic Division's Facebook page. He's being held at the Houston County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: WARNER…
MORNING UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide, Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Quiet start to week…
Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s reopening is set to continue as more restrictions against the coronavirus are loosened in the big Southern state. Movie theaters on Monday can welcome customers and limited in-restaurant dining may resume. This comes after other businesses,…
Local organizations partner to offer COVID-19 testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Historic Macon is partnering with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and Georgia's Army National Guard to offer free COVID-19 tests. According to a news release from Historic Macon, the tests are for residents ages 18 and older,…
Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission candidate for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Macon-Bibb voters prepare to head to the polls on June 9, 41NBC is introducing candidates for local elections. Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 1 Candidate Name: John Adams Running for: District 1…
Westside seniors greeted with parade while picking up caps and gowns
Principal Chip Horton says they want to make sure students know how special they are.
Middle Georgia Police Benevolent Association endorses Miller for mayor
The Middle Georgia chapter of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Georgia endorsed candidate Lester Miller to be the next mayor of Macon-Bibb.
Economic expert weighs in on reopening of Georgia businesses
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – An expert is weighing in on how the reopening of businesses throughout Georgia will impact the economy. According to Money Geek, consumers could improve the economy whether or not the shelter-in-place order changes. Money Geek experts…
Nice weather continues on Tuesday, storms possible Wednesday
Sunshine stuck around for much of the weekend and now the start of the week in Middle Georgia. We get another beautiful day on Tuesday across the area before we see our next storm system roll through. Tomorrow high pressure…
New lawn care company expands to Macon, brings jobs during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It may be time to get your lawn cut after the statewide stay-at-home order. Many lawn care businesses have been impacted by the pandemic that left homeowners, senior citizens, and businesses with uncut grass. For those…
'NoSweat thin liners' to help essential workers, gym goers during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As businesses prepare to reopen, most people will flock to the local gyms to restart their fitness routines. Although gyms will implement extra sanitizing and cleaning steps, experts say many gym-goers are guilty of touching the…
Kemp announces new mobile testing initiative for Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a new mobile testing initiative for Georgia communities without easy access to test sites. Kemp announced Sunday the launch of a mobile COVID-19 testing initiative to set up drive-thru sites in more…
Update: Man wanted after running from Houston County Sheriff's deputies twice arrested
UPDATE - 10 a.m. on Monday, April 27th: Cherokee Graham was arrested Monday morning, according to a post on the Houston County Sheriff's Office Traffic Division's Facebook page. He's being held at the Houston County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: WARNER…
MORNING UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide, Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Quiet start to week…
Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s reopening is set to continue as more restrictions against the coronavirus are loosened in the big Southern state. Movie theaters on Monday can welcome customers and limited in-restaurant dining may resume. This comes after other businesses,…
Local organizations partner to offer COVID-19 testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Historic Macon is partnering with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and Georgia's Army National Guard to offer free COVID-19 tests. According to a news release from Historic Macon, the tests are for residents ages 18 and older,…
Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission candidate for District 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Macon-Bibb voters prepare to head to the polls on June 9, 41NBC is introducing candidates for local elections. Decision 2020: Meet John Adams, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 1 Candidate Name: John Adams Running for: District 1…
Westside seniors greeted with parade while picking up caps and gowns
Principal Chip Horton says they want to make sure students know how special they are.
Middle Georgia Police Benevolent Association endorses Miller for mayor
The Middle Georgia chapter of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Georgia endorsed candidate Lester Miller to be the next mayor of Macon-Bibb.
Economic expert weighs in on reopening of Georgia businesses
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – An expert is weighing in on how the reopening of businesses throughout Georgia will impact the economy. According to Money Geek, consumers could improve the economy whether or not the shelter-in-place order changes. Money Geek experts…
Nice weather continues on Tuesday, storms possible Wednesday
Sunshine stuck around for much of the weekend and now the start of the week in Middle Georgia. We get another beautiful day on Tuesday across the area before we see our next storm system roll through. Tomorrow high pressure…
Teen in custody following Wheeler County shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office with a shooting investigation.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies arrested the victim's stepdaughter Sunday. Click here for more information.
Stepdaughter charged with murder of Macon mother
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies make an arrest in connection to the shooting death of a 36-year-old mother. Deputies arrested the victim's stepdaughter, 19-year-old Passion Latrice Watkins. Watkins is charged with malice murder, aggravated assault, cruelty to…
Teen in custody following Wheeler County shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office with a shooting investigation.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Radio Drive homicide
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies arrested the victim's stepdaughter Sunday. Click here for more information.
Stepdaughter charged with murder of Macon mother
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies make an arrest in connection to the shooting death of a 36-year-old mother. Deputies arrested the victim's stepdaughter, 19-year-old Passion Latrice Watkins. Watkins is charged with malice murder, aggravated assault, cruelty to…
Warner Robins woman shot in chest following altercation
Warner Robins Police say a woman is recovering after being shot in the chest Friday night.
Middle Georgia's Cephus, Fromm taken back-to-back in NFL Draft
Former Middle Georgia high school football players Quintez Cephus and Jake Fromm were taken back-to-back in the NFL Draft Saturday afternoon.
Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday
Two men were taken to the hospital after being shot outside a store early Saturday.
Warner Robins woman shot in chest following altercation
Warner Robins Police say a woman is recovering after being shot in the chest Friday night.
Middle Georgia's Cephus, Fromm taken back-to-back in NFL Draft
Former Middle Georgia high school football players Quintez Cephus and Jake Fromm were taken back-to-back in the NFL Draft Saturday afternoon.
Deputies: 2 men shot outside Macon store early Saturday
Two men were taken to the hospital after being shot outside a store early Saturday.
Record rainfall day bumps 2020 to second rainiest in Macon history
While we didn't have much in the way of severe weather today, we did manage another day of record rainfall. Macon recorded 2.09" of rain today (and counting as of the writing of this article), which is a a record…
Griffith Family Foundation not accepting grant applications or proposals for now
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Griffith Family Foundation will not be accepting grant applications or proposals for the time being. The nonprofit, which supports organizations that enhance the quality of life for Macon-Bibb County citizens, made the decision so it…
Free food giveaway happening in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) -- Big Dray’s BBQ and SGT. Casey’s Outdoor Rental Equipment is hosting a free food giveaway Friday at 11 a.m. The giveaway is in conjunction with the Middle GA Food Bank. Event information The event happens from…
Governor Kemp issues reopening guidelines, including in-person dining
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order (04.23.20.02) Thursday that "provides guidance for reviving a healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19."